Unraveling the Mysteries of Science

Unraveling the Mysteries of Science

Dive deep into the intriguing world of Philosophy of Science, exploring key concepts, historical developments, and influential thinkers that have shaped our understanding of science.

published on November 12
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Who proposed the theory of scientific revolutions?

Who proposed the theory of scientific revolutions?
John Stuart Mill
Karl Popper
Thomas Kuhn
Ludwig Wittgenstein
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Which of the following terms best describes science as a method of inquiry?

Which of the following terms best describes science as a method of inquiry?
Empiricism
Idealism
Existentialism
Rationalism
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Which philosopher is known for the concept of 'paradigm shifts' in science?

Which philosopher is known for the concept of 'paradigm shifts' in science?
Karl Popper
David Hume
Bertrand Russell
Thomas Kuhn
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What does the 'demarcation problem' in philosophy of science refer to?

What does the 'demarcation problem' in philosophy of science refer to?
Classification of scientific disciplines
Debate on ethical implications of scientific research
Distinction between science and non-science
Separation between theoretical and applied science
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What is 'epistemic relativism' in the context of science?

What is 'epistemic relativism' in the context of science?
The idea that knowledge is relative to specific cultures and societies
The stance that ethical considerations are irrelevant in science
The method of acquiring knowledge through rigorous testing
The belief that knowledge is absolute and universal
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What does the 'confimation holism' imply about scientific testing?

What does the 'confimation holism' imply about scientific testing?
Ethical considerations are secondary in scientific testing
Testing one hypothesis involves testing the whole theory
Only isolated experiments can validate a theory
Theories can only be confirmed through logical analysis
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What is 'instrumentalism' in the philosophy of science?

What is 'instrumentalism' in the philosophy of science?
The use of precise instruments for scientific measurement
The view that theories are merely useful instruments for prediction
The practice of merging scientific theories for explanatory power
The belief that scientific theories must be directly observable
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What does the 'Quine-Duhem Thesis' challenge?

What does the 'Quine-Duhem Thesis' challenge?
The possibility of testing a hypothesis in isolation
The use of deductive reasoning in science
The importance of mathematics in scientific theory
The role of ethics in scientific practice
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What is the purpose of a scientific 'model'?

What is the purpose of a scientific 'model'?
To provide absolute truths about nature
To simplify and represent phenomena to explain or predict
To conflict with theoretical assumptions
To adhere strictly to empirical data only
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What is the 'Strong Programme' associated with in the sociology of scientific knowledge?

What is the 'Strong Programme' associated with in the sociology of scientific knowledge?
Encouraging empirical research over theoretical
Promoting interdisciplinary research approaches
Emphasizing the cultural relativity of scientific truth
Supporting strict objectivity in science
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Who is most famous for advocating the idea of falsifiability as a criterion for scientific theories?

Who is most famous for advocating the idea of falsifiability as a criterion for scientific theories?
Karl Popper
Imre Lakatos
Thomas Kuhn
Ludwig Wittgenstein
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In Thomas Kuhn's view, what does a 'paradigm shift' entail?

In Thomas Kuhn's view, what does a 'paradigm shift' entail?
An increase in the precision of scientific measurements
A fundamental change in the basic concepts of a scientific discipline
A decline in scientific interest for a particular field
A gradual accumulation of knowledge
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What is 'scientific realism' concerned with?

What is 'scientific realism' concerned with?
The belief that scientific theories describe real aspects of the world
Focusing on science to solve philosophical problems
Creating fictional narratives using scientific concepts
The practical application of scientific research
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What did Paul Feyerabend argue in his book 'Against Method'?

What did Paul Feyerabend argue in his book 'Against Method'?
Philosophical inquiry should follow empirical methods
There should be no universal scientific method
Science should adhere to strict methodologies
Scientific theories must be consistent with existing paradigms
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Which concept best describes the idea that scientific theories should predict future observations?

Which concept best describes the idea that scientific theories should predict future observations?
Predictivism
Phenomenology
Paradigm shift
Pertinacity